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*Luka* Doncic scored 31 points and LeBron James added 28 points with 13 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to five games with a 106-102 victory Friday over the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Lakers were able to regroup with 29 bench points after losing Austin Reaves to a first-quarter calf injury. Los Angeles already was without starting forward Rui Hachimura, who came away with a left knee strain against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday.
Doncic, who was celebrating his 26th birthday, delivered his second highest scoring game in the seven he has played in a Lakers uniform. An addition at the trade deadline, Doncic has averaged 25.8 points over the past four games.
